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1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula Convertible

Learn more about this Firebird trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V8 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 5.7L capacity, this Convertible gets roughly 16 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Pontiac Firebird
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 5.7L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Firebird Formula Convertible Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
50,001 - 60,000$6,011$4,796$2,544N/A$8,018$6,365$3,985
1 - 50,000$6,111$4,896$2,544N/A$8,118$6,465$3,985
60,001 - 70,000$5,911$4,696$2,544N/A$7,918$6,265$3,985
70,001 - 85,000$5,811$4,596$2,544N/A$7,818$6,165$3,985
85,001 - 100,000$5,711$4,496$2,544N/A$7,718$6,065$3,985
100,001 - 115,000$5,611$4,396$2,544N/A$7,618$5,965$3,985
115,001 - 130,000$5,286$4,296$2,544N/A$7,292$5,865$3,985
130,001 - 150,000$4,961$3,971$2,544N/A$6,968$5,540$3,985
150,001 - 170,000$4,486$3,646$2,544N/A$6,492$5,215$3,985
170,001 - 190,000$3,986$3,171$2,219N/A$5,992$4,740$3,660
190,001 - 999,999$3,436$2,596$1,744N/A$5,442$4,165$3,185

Firebird Formula Convertible Specs

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5,733 cc 5.7 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 10.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 57 liter fuel tank
Power: 205 kW , 285 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 335 ft lb @ 2,400 rpm

Firebird Formula Convertible Crash Ratings

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant